Workshop for the Vaughan Williams choral work Dona Nobis Pacem. This workshop is open to all singers whether
performing in the festival or not. Join Stevenage Choral Society and guests with inspiring
workshop leader Ben Goodson to explore Vaughan Williams’ profoundly moving work Dona Nobis Pacem.

You will need to bring your own lunch but the ticket price includes
hire of the music and morning and afternoon refreshments.

Exhibition of photography by the late Stevenage photographer Roger Andrews.
Roger was a talented photographer who captured many local events including earlier festivals and this event is in his memory.

Entry: Free

Event supported by Alta Image:

Tue 19 May - Sat 27 June

Art with a Heart:Stevenage Community Art Exhibition

Pi Gallery

Stevenage is home to a wealth of artistic talent - 'amateurs' in the true
sense, doing what they love.This exhibition brings together stunning
photography from the Stevenage Photographic Society, the Underwater
Photographic Society and the Locomotive Society, compelling and challenging
art from the Stevenage Arts Society and beautiful arrangements from the
Stevenage Floral Art Society. All in all a visual treat, well worth a visit
when you're in the Town Centre.

Entry: FreePlease note that you should be able to visit the exhibition during the
opening hours of Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre. However for operational
reasons access may sometimes be restricted and we recommend calling the
centre on 01438 363200 to check if making a special journey.

Sat 23 May10:30am -4:30pm

Just Sing Community Choir presents:Big Sing

Great Ashby Community Centre

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Everyone is welcome at this community singing day led by the Just Sing Musical Director,
Penelope Manser and her fab team. Everything will be taught by ear so don't worry about not reading music.
Please bring your own packed lunch and drinks can be purchased from the centre café.
You will be warmly welcomed to this fabulously relaxed, fun day suitable for ages 7 - 70+.

For further details visit www.justsingcc.org.uk/bigsing.html. (Note: this link has now been remove from Just sing website)

Event organised by Stevenage U3A and talk given by Hilary Spiers.Our theatre in Stevenage is named after
Edward Gordon Craig.

Thousands of people see the building each day as the
train hurtles past but very few have any knowledge of the man. Come along
and find out more about this important figure in the history of theatre.

Space will be limited for this event. For information about attending please contact Stevenage
U3A on their website by clicking on the image below (and then message them from their contact page):

Sat 6 June10:00 - 4:00pm

Stevenage and Knebworth Arts Group present:The "Fascinatin’ Rhythm" of George Gershwin

Community Arts Centre

Tutor : Kenneth Roberts. As a song writer, Gershwin has been compared to Schubert. He is acclaimed by both jazz and classical musicians.
He was a musical colossus of the 1920’s and 1930’s, who somehow bound the classical and popular together.
One of the fortunate few, who were in the right place at the right time. Speaker Kenneth Roberts will chart his progress from Tin Pan Alley
to the Metropolitan Opera House, giving particular attention to "Rhapsody in Blue", the Piano Concerto and "Porgy and Bess".

Event organised by Stevenage Society for Local History. Our theatre in Stevenage is named
after Edward Gordon Craig.

Thousands of people see the building each day as the train
hurtles past but very few have any knowledge of the man. Come along and find out more
about this important figure in the history of theatre.

Tickets: £ 4For details and to book telephone Jill Campbell on 01438 811439

Thu 11 June7:30pm

Stevenage Floral Art Society 'Our Life in Flowers'

High St. Methodist Church

This event will be a floral
demonstration given by Irene Bowkett (a National Floral Demonstrator) and is part of the
Society's Emerald Anniversary celebrating 55 years of the Floral Art Society. For more details
call Margaret on 01438 880086.Tickets: £ 6.50

Sat 13 June 7.45pm

Purple Dreams Productions, brought to Stevenage by the Lytton Players present:Love Games

Lytton Theatre

When Isaac Williams sets off to catch his usual bus, little did he realise that he'd meet the most
important people of his life ... quickly falling for kind-hearted Sophie, he finds himself fighting
for her affection with rival suitor Chris. It's not until Sophie's feisty friend Zoe shows up though
that it becomes apparent that, ultimately, everyone is playing 'Love Games'.
This saucy comedy offering you plenty of love, lust with laughter and lies...

Stevenage Day is now in its 56th Year, this popular event will host over 200 stalls with a wide range of
entertainment including a Main Arena showcasing local talent, Stevenage Music Festival with a Main and
Acoustic Stage. The event is free and starts from noon. Free parking in the Town Centre.

An evening of open mic poetry and a bar (that’s where the pints bit comes in).
Come along and bring your favourite poems or just enjoy other people’s renditions.
Tickets: £ 5 Available at the door

Thu 18th June7:00 pm

We'll be 'Haven' A Good Time Tonight!

Stevenage Music Centre,Nobel School

A Charity fundraiser in support of Stevenage Haven bringing a relaxed night of music and entertainment to Stevenage.
The show will feature the cream of talent that Stevenage has to offer on a night guaranteed to showcase the amazing and talented performers we have selected.

Well okay, not fifty ... five or six. The Thursday Group last performed their critically acclaimed
production of "George Orwell’s 1984" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2014.
They now present five or six ... or maybe five or seven original plays written by new writers who submitted
plays to "28 Plays Later" a play writing task created by The Space Theatre in London. There is comedy,
zombies, swearing and some thought provoking stuff. An excellent evening not recommended for young children.

Chris Binns, Network Rail’s Thameslink Project Head of Engineering and the Thameslink
Communication Team will be on hand giving a presentation on the progress and future
plans for the whole Thameslink Project. The scheme will see through trains from
Stevenage going through London on to Southern Region destinations including
Brighton and Gatwick in brand new state of the art rolling stock.
The Thameslink project will also see major changes to the timetable for our trains
between London and North Herts and beyond.

Charity Gig for Cancer Hair Care
(www.cancerhaircare.com). An evening of Music
from Chris Talbot (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals), Kevin Clynes (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals) and
The Lurcher Band (Doug Hanford, John & Barry) with additional Cajón players (Paul Venning and Malcolm Ward)
- for those of you not in the know, a cajón is an acoustic wooden drum.
Plus additional musical collaborations on the night!Entry: Free with donation

Music ranges from classical
through to show tunes, standards and modern songs in English, Welsh and Italian....something for everyone.

Refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle.
The Hertfordshire branch of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society will be the
recipients of the proceeds from this concert. (www.nras.org.uk - freephone helpline
0800 298 7650)Tickets: £ 8, Concessions £ 6
Available at the door or by phone on 07967 402138

Fri 26 - Sat 27 June

Barrio Fiesta Hertfordshire

FairlandsValley -oppositeFootballGround

Summer Festival celebrating Filipino arts and culture including Thanksgiving Mass, Food and Music/Live Band on the 26th.
Grand Festival Parade from 9.30am on 27th and also Showtime on the main stage including snake dance and street dance.
For more details see pinoyradiouk.com/event/hertfordshire-barrio-fiesta-2015/ or
email barriofiestainhertfordshire@yahoo.com

Entry: Free

Sat 27 Jun7.30pm (doors open)8.00pm (start)

Lytton on the Fringe presents:"A Club Called Fred"

Lytton Theatre

Live music and Comedy.
Includes "Stuff I Found On The Book Of Face".
Hosted by Dave Slade.

The programme will contain both old hymns accompanied by the organ and new worship songs led by the
musicians from Bunyan Baptist Church. The Stevenage gospel choir, Herts of Love will be singing a
couple of items. Our host for the evening will be Rev. Dave Morris (Bunyan Baptist) and the Speaker will be
Rev. Sue Hardwidge (Great Ashby Community Church and chair of Churches Together in Stevenage).

We will hear from various organisations including:The Salvation Army about their work with those involved in people trafficking,Mercy Ships who are based in Stevenage but who send out ships with medical supplies and facilities all over the world, The Haven, working with those who have been homeless and The Food Shed (based at the Vineyard Church).

There will be a retiring offering going to Kadoma Kidz and refreshments will be served following the service.

Light’s Up Theatre Academy presents a reflective look at World War II through the eyes of modern day teens.
The show is an informative, educational piece of theatre with dance, drama and song.
When Louise and her friends have a sleepover a studious girl, Poppy, encourages them to help with her homework project
about WWII. They are taken on a journey through events and facts that occurred during the war, as the home work project is developed.
It focuses on the characters experiences of the war, both at home in Blighty and abroad.
The show promises to take the audience on a journey through time and illustrate how the war affected everyone, from all walks of life.
It is delivered with a refreshing and modern energy by the young cast and aims to leave the audience moved, informed and impressed.

Tickets: £ 5, for Box Office - phone 07960977623

Sun 5July7.30 - 10pm

Lytton on the Fringepresents:Open Mic Acoustic Night

Lytton Theatre Bar

There will be a small stage in the
bar and a microphone. Oh, and a chair. You bring whatever
musical instrument you play and hopefully a voice (even yours).
Please contact youth@lyttonplayers.co.uk if you want a slot on the night.
Maximum time 15 minutes. All musical tastes welcome as long as they are acoustic.Tickets: £ 3 on the door for all

For information about other events that are taking place
during Stevenage Festival please visit our page of Festival
Events.